1. Hip fracture surgery within 24 to 48 hours was associated with lower mortality and fewer complications.
2. Earlier intervention was linked to shorter hospital stays, fewer readmissions, and lower health care costs.
3. Mobility, function, and quality of life generally improved with surgery within 24 hours.
4. Most data were nonrandomized, and definitions of surgical timing varied across studies.
5. Findings support early surgery as a key quality indicator in hip fracture care.

Source: The Bone & Joint Journal